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Switch between full-screen windows of the same application in Lion
Is there a keyboard shortcut in Lion for navigating through my open full screen Xcode projects? ⌘~ is not working.
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Apple App Store continues to show Xcode 4.1 “Installed” even though I have uninstalled it.
Ok, so Xcode 4.1 was working fine and I did the incremental update to 4.1.1 at the App Store when it came out a few days ago. Nothing has been stable since that update.
So I found on Stackoverflow ...
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“Install Xcode” in Applications, necessary after I've installed Xcode?
Do I need the Install Xcode after Xcode is installed?
Do you know of any reason it installed an installer to Applications?
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Disk space disappeared, what happened?
So yesterday I had to jump through some hoops getting Xcode set up, in the end I had to install it once, uninstall it and then install a different version.
At the start I had ~78GB free. After the ...
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Use SDK 10.5 in Xcode 4.1 on Lion
I just upgraded my machine to Lion to see if the project works on the new OS, but I else need to support users using the program on machines running OS X 10.5, but Xcode 4.1 doesn't come with the 10.5 ...
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What is the quickest way to setup Instiki on Lion?
A few months ago I setup an Instiki wiki using Snow Leopard.
It took me quite a while, as I had to work some black magic to understand which version of ruby (plus gems/rails) I was supposed to ...
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Letters in Xcode Project Navigator
I want to know the meaning of the letters in the project navigator in Xcode; (Ms & A)
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Why does Xcode 4.1 installation ask me to close iTunes when it isn't open?
I am trying to install xcode 4.1 with lion. Apparently at 3/4 of the installation problem, it says to close itunes, which is not open. How can I fix the problem?
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Installing Xcode 4.1 and Xcode 3.X on Mac OS X Lion
I need to install both Xcode 4.1 and Xcode 3.X on Lion.
After installing Xcode 4.1, when I tried to install Xcode 3.X in ~/Developer, I find that I can't install Xcode Toolset with the installer.
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iOS and Objective-C Training in Melbourne
I'm sure this is not the correct forum for this but figured it was pretty close.
Does anyone know of any courses in Melbourne Australia for iOS development?
I've been developing in the MS arena my ...
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How can I force the Mac app store to re-install an application?
For some reason, I cannot convince the app store that an application (Xcode, in this case) is not installed.
I have deleted /Developer (which only contained an old, busted Xcode 3.2.3) and tried to ...
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Xcode 4.1 not downloading - Lion
I am trying to download Xcode 4.1 from the Mac App Store (I am on Lion, and I have Xcode 3 installed). The problem is that the download bar barely moved, and after being stuck there for an hour it ...
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Xcode 4.1 stuck trying to load debug symbols from iPhone 3G
I submitted the following as a Xcode bug report, but I'm post it here in case somebody is experiencing the same problem and can shed more light into the matter.
I use two devices for development: my ...
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Advanced find in files tools for OS X?
I am looking for a tool that would allow me to do fast searches inside files, something considerably more complex than what finder provides.
Features looking for:
file extension filtering ...
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Xcode 4 post installation problem
I have successfully installed Xcode 4.1 from Mac AppStore on Lion, and restarted the machine to be sure that everything will run correctly, everything is ok up to this point. however, when I open ...
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No more Xcode 4 for Snow Leopard?
I'm trying to download Xcode 4.0 for my Mac and they want me to upgrade to Lion and download 4.1. Is there a way to download 4.0 without having to change my entire operating system?
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Unidentifiable error while installing xcode on Lion 10.7
So two weeks ago I had purchased the 10.6 xcode from the app store. Today I was updating it after I just got lion (7gb in total downloads in one week for one app.
Through the install, I get a ...
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How can I reset Location Warnings in the iOS simulator on Lion?
Referring to the following question here, how can I reset warnings for locations in Mac OS X Lion?
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How to upgrade Xcode 4 to 4.1?
After upgrading to Lion, I am getting a launch error from Xcode 4 saying it requires Snow Leopard. I see 4.1 is now a free app for Lion in the App Store, but it doesn't show up in Software Update.
If ...
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Xcode 4.1 installation not customizable? Missing Installation Type Step?
Any ideas on how to get around installing that huge iOS SDK in Xcode 4.1?
This Q&A suggests to deselect iOS SDK during installation, but the Xcode 4.1 (App Store-Version) Installer seems to have ...
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Why does Xcode 4.1 Installer ask me to quit iTunes if iTunes isn't running?
Xcode 4.1 Installer downloaded from the App Store, I have no applications running except the installer and the Finder. The dialog that pops up says that iTunes needs to be quit in order for ...
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Can anyone confirm whether MacRuby framework shipped with Lion?
Somewhere I read that Apple wants to include macruby framework in OS X Lion.
Did they include it?
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What's the deal with Xcode's price?
So... prior to Xcode 4, Xcode was always free. Then 4.0 cost $5 for non-developers. Now 4.1 is free. I'm just a little confused with this situation.
4.1 is Lion only (no SL support). Is 4.1 free and ...
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What are the consequences of jailbreaking an iOS device as a Developer?
What would be the consequences of Jailbreaking my iOS device as a developer?
What are some of the benefits, and what are some of the issues with Jailbreaking as a developer?
How would this effect ...
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Is there a way to export syntax color settings from one Xcode installation to a new one?
I have installed a new XCode 4 on a machine and I'd like to copy/paste the syntax coloring settings from the first one to the new one. How may I do this ?
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Tools for presentations with Xcode
Have you got any tools you use for presentations with Xcode? I'm preparing for some live 'showdowns'. Anything is welcome - mouse pointer enhancers, fast typing with snippets, etc.
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How to tell PackageMaker to Execute a bash script after installation
I'm creating a new Installer using PackageMaker. I need to run a bash script after the installation is complete.
In the "Contents" column I have a folder, which is the folder I want to be installed ...
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Disk Space requirement for Xcode on a Solid State Drive (SSD)
I have a question on the storage requirement for running Xcode and working on Application development.
I am planning on upgrading my Macbook Hard disk to a Solid State Drive (SSD) for an increase in ...
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How to uninstall an uninstalled app from the App Store?
I tried to install Xcode from the App Store. While it was being downloaded, a network problem occurred so the installation didn't complete. However, in the App Store, it appears marked as installed ...
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How do I uninstall Xcode?
I now have two versions of Xcode installed:
Xcode 4 - installed in /Developer (bought from Mac App Store)
Xcode 3 - installed in /Developer-old (I believe it was installed from the second disc ...
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How can I break a persistent association between .xcodeproj files and Xcode 4.2 beta?
I've got Xcode 4.0.2 installed in /Developer, and the Xcode 4.2 beta in /XcodeBeta. My problem is that the .xcodeproj file type is now associated with Xcode 4.2 and I can't change it to Xcode 4.0.2.
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Xcode problem with directory permissions
I'm trying XCode4. I created a new project, told XCode to put in my ~/develop/ directory, but then I immediately get asked:
“Test project” is locked for editing and you may not be able to save ...
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XCode 4 - slow performance [closed]
I have an issue with XCode 4 which is responding very slowly to user interactions (e.g. editing code, scrolling areas). This particularly happens with larger scale projects with many controllers/view, ...
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How Do I Run Xcode
I just downloaded and installed Xcode on my MacBook Pro, but I don't see it under Applications or Utilities. I also don't see a shortcut at the bottom. How do I run it?
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Is there a “Focus Editor” shortcut key in Xcode 4?
Cmd-1..n are handy for changing and focusing the different navigator tabs so I don't have to take my fingers off the keyboard, but is there a shortcut for giving the focus back to the editor after ...
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Minimal Xcode installation without iOS SDK
I am in the progress of switching my MBP to run off an SSD, so I’ve been looking of ways to save harddisk space. Xcode with the iOS SDK weighs around 10GB, and since I don’t really use the iOS SDK for ...
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xcode 4 download not completing properly
Yesterday I started downloading Xcode 4 to my iMac. It's a very large file, around 4 GB. The next day I found that only 2 GB of it is downloaded and the download had stopped. Before leaving my ...
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What is the minimum hardware needed to run Xcode 4?
I understand from the Apple developer site that Xcode 4 requires an Intel Mac running Snow Leopard, but I can't see any advice on hardware spec (other than Intel).
I imagine it could run on an old ...
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Macbook Ram Speed Question (1033 or 1333 MHZ)
I have two 4GB modules of ram for a Macbook Pro (1033MHZ).
I have a new Macbook pro that came with two 2GB modules (1333MHZ)
Would it be best if I left the 4GB faster ram in? Or would it really be ...
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OS X keeps crashing while compiling
I have a fresh install of Snow Leopard on a 32bit Core Duo.
Ever since I installed Snow Leopard, I have random crashes when compiling:
i.e. - during brew install imagemagick. While brew installed ...
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using gcc, g++ outside of xcode on mac
I'd like to spend some time aside from the IDE for a bit and use command line gcc, g++ compilers.
When i use my terminal, they however, can't be found.
How can i install them?
I honestly am ...
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Getting syntax highlighting for Go working with Xcode 3 or 4
Copied the syntax description files for Xcode included in the Go distribution as described here. However it still does not work in either Xcode 3 or 4. Has anyone gotten Go syntax highlighting to work ...
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How do I install the 3.0 iPhone simulator on Xcode 4?
I want to install the 3.0 iPhone simulator on my Xcode 4.0.2 installation. Is there a way to do this?
I want to test my app against 3.0 to make sure it runs correctly (due to some changes in ...
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Vim mappings / plugin for Xcode
I'm a developer who mostly does web stuff in Ruby and C#, and I'd like to start tinkering with iOS and Mac development.
Over the last few month I've been trying to get fluent in one set of key ...
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Cocoa app to publish podcasts vs Mobile friendly site
I'm not sure of the legal implications of what I am trying to do, but here it goes.
There is a radio show that I love listening to. It comes on everyday and the podcasts are uploaded to a website so ...
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How to install g++ or c++ without paying for xcode?
I need to install node.js on my new Mac and it requires having c++ or g++ compiler installed.
How do I get one without paying for xcode?
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Messages issued by syslog not showing up in system logs
I'm having some trouble with <syslog.h> in 10.5. I'm writing a small fork based server for class and I want to use syslog() to print a bunch of debug info. However, I can't find any of the ...
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Xcode not letting me open a specific project
When i try to open a specific project in xcode (i can open my other projects just not the most important one) i get this error
I have gone in "Get Info" and made sure my account had complete ...
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How to copy paste Xcode warnings?
Is there a way to copy paste the content of this warnings in Xcode ?
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Cannot open Xcode on new computer
I bought a new macbook pro (13 inch with 500GB) and it came in yesterday (April 28th, 2011).
I tried downloading Xcode and was able to download it onto my computer. However when I try to and open ...
